Thunderstorms, heavy rains target the Southeast as weekend arrives
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was hammered by heavy rains, forcing bus riders to scramble out of the way as flood waters spilled inside. source
Destructive storms expected to spread through US
Five tornadoes have been reported across four states this weekend. source
15 states face flooding, wind threats
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on storms that turned deadly as more states brace for severe weather. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2Y3sUlD #Weather #Storms #Rain #Tornado #Flooding #ABCNews source
42 million Americans in the path of severe storms
Authorities said heavy rains were to blame for the death of an Oklahoma woman, whose car was swept into a creek. source
Massive flooding in Missouri cuts off access to main roads
The heavy rainfall destroyed a bridge, cutting off residents in southwest Missouri from main roadways. #Weather #Rain #Missouri #Flooding #ABCNews source
Wimbledon tournament, World Cup winners and flooding in D.C.: World in Photos, July 9
A look at the top photos from around the globe. #WorldInPhotos #ABCNews source
Chinese authorities evacuate thousands from flooded areas
More than 25,000 people in China have been affected by floods since the end of May. #ABCNews #China #Flooding #Weather SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://www.youtube.com/ABCNews/ Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE…
Gulf Coast prepares for tropical threat
Nearly 9 inches of rain hits New Orleans, submerging parts of the city as the tropical system strengthens in Gulf of Mexico. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2G8Q9DM #ABCNews #NewOrleans #TropicalStormBarry #HurricaneBarry #Weather…
Jay Bonafede from the American Red Cross speaks out about the storm
Bonafede discusses storm preparations, keeping the workforce and volunteers safe, and setting up shelter locations. source
FEMA acting administrator gives update on storm precautions
Pete Gaynor discussed the biggest concerns as Barry nears landfall; billions of dollars were spent strengthening and reinforcing the levees throughout Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. source